By Caroline Johnson With the voice of an angel 10-year-old Randall Dean Forshey is Liturgist of the Month at Cambridge Ninth Street United Methodist Church (Southern Hills District). It gives the congregation the opportunity to remember that God’s calling to share His word comes in all sizes and ages. When not reading the Call to [...]
By Sarah Ferguson* The following may be alarming to some congregations. Reader discretion is advised. Not for explicit words, sexual innuendoes or violence, but for the modern congregation worshiping God in a very different way. Project 614, a new service with roots in Church Hill United Methodist Church (Mahoning Valley District) of Youngstown, is sprouting [...]
By Rick Wolcott* Districts across East Ohio offer training events to enhance the skills of clergy and laity. Developing leaders, aligning resources and inspiring growth have been emphasized by Bishop John Hopkins as the building blocks necessary to increase the number of vital congregations in the conference. Willing to Risk – Willing to Follow Jesus [...]
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